Why Lioness Chloe Kelly's semi-final winning goal could be outlawed under new proposals
It was a moment that left fans jubilant, but it could be outlawed under new proposals for the game.
The proposals, which were first reported in The Sun, would mean a missed penalty would immediately result in a goal kick for the defending side, leaving no chance for players to score on the rebound.
The potential changes to the rules are still under discussion and would have to be approved by the law-making International FA Board (Ifab).
If approved, penalties would be treated more like a single, standalone shot - similar to a penalty stroke in hockey. If the ball goes in it, it would be a goal and the game would restart from the halfway line. If it does not, it would be a goal-kick for the defending side with no second chances.
Proponents of the plans believe the move would remove what they see as an unfair advantage for the attacking team, and if approved the proposals could be in place in time for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
They would not only rule out goals like Chloe Kelly's semi-final winner, but also ones like Harry Kane's victory-sealer against Denmark in the 2020 Euros which was scored on an extra time rebound.
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